Grieve, Nathaniel

Washington Lane, Dalry Road, Edinburgh; wood carver (fl.1868-1909)

Grieve was one of the team of wood carvers commissioned by Sir Robert S. Lorimer to complete the Thistle Chapel at St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh (1909-11). He died in 1909 and the business was briefly continued by his son, Robert, before being sold to an employee, William Laing.

A photograph of Nathaniel Grieve is in the records of Lorimer & Matthew, architects, which are held by Canmore.  

Sources: Jackson, Scottish Furniture 1500-1914 (2024); additional information supplied by Stephen Jackson.